US Bridges

Clear Springs Road over Unnamed Branch

Fair

Walton County, Florida · 0.77MI West of US 331 · Structure no. 604108

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
77
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clear Springs Road over Unnamed Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Clear Springs Road over Unnamed Branch in Walton County, Florida. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 77 vehicles a day, projected to reach 85 by 2045. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesClear Springs Road
CrossesUnnamed Branch
Location0.77MI West of US 331
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWalton County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.98218, -86.32122
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.2 US tons
Inventory rating56.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic77 (2024)
Projected traffic85 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Clear Springs Road over Unnamed Branch built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clear Springs Road over Unnamed Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Clear Springs Road over Unnamed Branch carry?

About 77 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Clear Springs Road over Unnamed Branch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Clear Springs Road over Unnamed Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.